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This is Christian talk radio that deals with various topics that address the challenges, struggles and questions that we are facing in our daily walk with Jesus Christ.
Do you feel fear when you think of God Almighty, or do you feel his love?If we were to land more on one side or the other, which would be more beneficial in our walk with the Lord?
God tells us that King David is a man after his own heart. I have often wondered why. Oh come on, David did a lot of things wrong, including but not limited to his affair with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband, Uriah. How could God possibly call him “A man after my own heart”???
Today I chat with a former pastor who has finally found the freedom of living with Jesus that he knew existed, but never found it in the pulpit
Are we to fear God or live in his perfect love? “Yes.” Tune in as we explore the balance!
Today is Part 2 of our recap of Colossians chapter 1. We’ll start with these two questions:
- Why did our Heavenly Father create creation … and with free will?
- Could Jesus be just the best, greatest, most wonderful human ever?
Tune in for these and more!
Colossians chapter 1 is chocked full of rich truths. Today we mine out a few of those treasures that can both challenge, guide and motivate us.
Do you think of God, of Jesus, as encouragers? And … do you consider yourself to be an encourager? Is an encourager someone who naturally unites? Let’s answer these questions as we explore Colossians 2:1-5.
Have you ever felt burned out? How many athletes, performers, politicians – and just about anyone – burn out and flame out? Perhaps they have not yet learned to combine their efforts with the power of the Holy Spirit.
As followers of Jesus, can we rejoice in our suffering – actually rejoice? I do not see how, but Jesus as well as Paul, Peter and James think so. How to? Tune in!
When you get up in the morning, what clothes do you put on to address the day and all the attacks that Satan will throw at you? In this episode, our special guest, Chris, and I dig through what Paul challenged all believers to put on when standing up to Satan's attacks on you and your walk with Christ Jesus.
In Colossians 1:21-22 we are told that when we are born again God sees us as “holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation.” Can that really be true? Holy and blameless???
Did you know Jesus put his betrayer, Judas, in the Guest of Honor seat, and Peter in the Dunce seat? What was he – deliberately - teaching them and us by his carefully planned seating arrangements?
Could Jesus be just the best, greatest, most wonderful human ever – and not necessarily fully God? What does it matter or even mean to you if he as fully God and fully man? Is that even possible?
Throughout the New Testament, we see that Jesus was not just the Son of God, but all creation was by him, for him, and through him. What does this mean to you, and the way you live your day-to-day life?
The Holy Spirit, through Paul, says we have to be rescued from the “dominion of darkness.” Do you think you need to be rescued, or do you just need a little “polishing up?”
In Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he prays that “God will fill them with the knowledge of his will.” Does this mean we can know God’s will?? Yes … and no. Stay tuned to learn the difference!
The Apostle Paul says this as he starts the letter of Colossians: “ … the faith and love that spring from the hope stored up for you in heaven ….” What if your hope – your confident expectation – was so strong that it served as a springboard from which your faith and your love bounced … catapulted … forward?
In this episode, we continue our series on Men's Mindfulness. We are in the 721 Ministries studio hosting our episode, and with us is Brian Kadien who host The Blind Samurai podcast. We are focusing on relationships... and in particular, relationships with men and the struggle men face in building and maintaining relationships with other men. Join us!
Do you know Jesus? Not about him, but know him? I do, and so can you. This is not some special relationship Jesus reserves for the “Elite few Christians.” No, it is for every follower of Jesus – and that includes you! And with this comes a knowledge of his will. Don’t believe that you can know God’s will. Stay tuned!
What if I said that if you thought of God as your Heavenly Father and Jesus as your best friend it would change everything about your life? It’s true – so tune in to find out why?
As you move through each day, perhaps just “mowing the lawn,” as CS Lewis observes, do you not sense deep inside there has to be more to life than just keeping the lawn – your life - looking nice?
“If you want things to be different, you have to do things differently.”
Today we continue taking a Spiritual Inventory so we can see what or where we want to do things differently, so we can journey deeper into Jesus’ Kingdom.
Don’t you agree that from time to time we would be well-served to take a look at where we are going in life? Perhaps a personal “inventory” of sorts? Today we do just that, but we take a spiritual inventory, to see where we are and are not living the A+ Life to the Full Jesus wants for us.
As we start a new year I believe our goal should be “To get into the 5th gear.”
What is this “5th Gear” and what would this look like? It looks like “a calm, relaxed pace which should be characteristic of a child of God.”
But how to? Stay tuned!
In this episode, we have Brian Kadien from The Blind Samarai Podcast as our special guest. We cover both accounts of the Christmas story...one from the Gospel of Matthew and the other from the Gospel of Luke.
When Jesus finished his Sermon on the Mount, the people were wowed and exclaimed, “This Jesus teaches with an authority we have not heard before!” What was it about the way Jesus taught and talked that was so vastly different from all those rabbis around him? Do you have anyone in your life whom you consider to teach or preach with authority? Today we ask and answer these and several other questions – stay tuned!
Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount with both an encouragement and a warning: “Are you trying to build your life on a rock-solid foundation or have you unwittingly built it on the shifting sands of this culture?
The name of our ministry, 721 Ministries, comes from Jesus’ warning – stark warning – to those who think their good church and civic work is a ticket to heaven. But there will be no resumes on your Judgement Day. Tune in to find out why our ministry is named after this passage!
Jesus warns us to “Watch out for false prophets.” But what would a false prophet look like today? Would they be preaching heretical sermons … or lukewarm … or just uninformed?
Jesus tells us the gate to his wonderful A+ Life to the Full is narrow. And he warns us that the road that leads to a sorrow life is wide and broad. What is on the broad road that makes it so appealing, and why is the gate to “The Life that is truly life” so narrow?
Did you know that Jesus’ Golden Rule was a reversal of the centuries-old Golden Rule? Previously if was, “Do not do to others what you do not want them to do to you.” Jesus told us to go from defense to offense by doing to others what we want them to do to and for us.
What comes to your mind when you think of God? In your mind, is he a “Bread and Water” God or a God of lavish gifts and love? Is he a happy God? Was Jesus a happy man?
When you lose your site, how do you go forward? And, how does faith play a part in that path forward? Sam Interviews with Brain Kadien, host of The Blind Samurai Podcast. Take a listen.
When Jesus says, “Ask and you will receive,” is this a carte blanche guarantee? Or is he assuming his audience would understand a more nuanced meaning? And – is ‘asking’ what prayer is all about?
What compelled Charlie to do what he did? Was there something he wanted the college age youth of America to know that he knew they didn’t know – understand correctly?
When Jesus says, “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs,” is he calling some people dogs and pigs?? No! Okay, so what is he saying? Sounds very judgmental to me. Tune in to find out!
In our previous video, we examined “What is most important?” from a day-to-day perspective – and created Index cards to guide us. This week we examine “WMI?” from an eternal perspective – with index cards!
If the phrase, “Saying ‘Yes’ to anything means saying ‘No’ to something or someone else,” is true, where have you said “Yes” to some activity that you now regret? What do you now see that got squeezed out because you said “Yes”? For example: exercise, time with Jesus, time with your family??
If relationships are the currency of life, then right relationships with your God, with others, and with yourself, are essential for the A+ Life. So, if your relationships aren't an A+, how do you restore them to an A+?
Jesus said he came to give us “Life to the full.” The Holy Spirit, through Paul, talks about “the life that is truly life.” We call it, “The A+ Life.” But what does this life look like – and how to know if I am even close to living it?
Jesus said he came to give us “Life to the full.” The Holy Spirit, through Paul, talks about “the life that is truly life.” We call it, “The A+ Life.” But what does this life look like – and how to know if I am even close to living it?
Did you know the Hebrew word for “hear” is the same word as “obey”? Jesus asked many times, “Are you listening with your heart as well as your head? Is what I am saying sinking in? Is it making a difference in your life?” How would you answer Jesus if he asked you the same questions?
Jesus gave us several very clear messages, the most important of which is “I am coming back.” Will you be ready for his return? And is there a 7 year tribulation and 1000 year aspect to his return? I say no, there is not. Tune in to find out more!
The disciples, now turned apostles, gave several sermons in the book of Acts – and none of them mentioned Jesus’ teachings, parables, or even his miracles.
So what did they talk about? Tune in to find out!
After his resurrection who did Jesus appear to and why did he appear to those particular people? Did he have a specific message for them – and for us?
Did you know that we know a lot about the seating arrangements around the table at the Last Supper – and the teaching lessons Jesus was employed by the arrangement of who sat where? Tune in to find out!
As we approach and prepare for Easter, we take a look at everything Easter. What is Easter? Is it about the crucifixion and death of Jesus or the resurrection of Jesus? What is our preparation for Easter? In these next 3 episodes, we dive into the events and details that lead us to Easter.
Imagine you have someone in your group – be it business, social or Bible Study - who is openly defying the rules and mores of the group. Unapologetically and unremorseful. How would you handle it? Today we look at how the Apostle Paul handled just such a dicey situation in Corinth: Tough love then soft love.
Even though Jesus admonishes us not to judge others, he does ask us to “help them take the speck out of their eye.” How do we reach out to someone to help them see their blind spot? With lots of grace, sprinkled with the truth.
Who was the worst dad in the Older Testament? In our last episode, we looked at the best dad in the New Testament- the father in Jesus’ Parable of the Prodigal Dad. Today we contrast the best with the worst.
In this episode, we relook at the parable of the prodigal son and focus on who it may really be about....the dad? We look at it from a different perspective as we continue in our series on judging.
Are you in a prison of a judgmental heart? What if you could free yourself and learn to live freely in the non-judgmental Kingdom of Jesus’ world? The key to unlock the door? Look in the mirror before judging.
October 7, 2023 - The Hamas terrorist attack was Israel’s “911.” I, Sam, a Christian, traveled with 14 Jews, none of whom I knew beforehand, but all of whom I came to love, to war-torn Israel on a “solidarity“ trip. Join me as I relate my experiences with freed hostages, wounded soldiers, military officers and high ranking government officials, amidst earth-shaking artillery, and emotionally draining yet incredibly inspiring encounters with victims and heroes.
What if you could have a heart that never judges? A heart that is open, soft, free of negativity? Wouldn’t that be a wonderful to live. Today you will see the ill effects of judging and how to start to free yourself from its prison.
When a couple is getting married the man typically thinks he is adding an addition to his house (i.e. his life). But the woman thinks, “We are going to have a whole house renovation for our new lives together.” When it comes to our walk with Jesus, we tend to think the same way as the man. But Jesus wants to renovate our whole lives, not just be added on as an addition.
Are there areas in your life that are holding you back from being your best self? You have tried to rid yourself of them, but they still have a mastery over you? How to free yourself? Guardrails! Today we explore why we need guardrails, where we might need them, and what they might look like.
What does how we treat our bodies and our minds have to do with getting closer to Jesus? Tune in to find out!
If Jesus has become a part of your life, you will look different than your previous self, and people will notice. Yes, you will be changed, and even more so you will be transformed. Have you been? Are you any different? Today, we ask and answer the questions that indicate change and even transformation!
To live the A+ Life Jesus wants for us, we want to “Bump our Trajectory.” Where and how to start? Start with just that one thing. Ridding yourself finally of that one thing that you know is not helpful, that is holding you back. Or perhaps adding that one thing you know is missing.
The times in our spiritual journey when we “bump our trajectory” always enhance our growth, as well as lead to a new richness in our lives. Today we talk about how to and what it looks like to bump your trajectory.
I am the luckiest person on the planet. I am.Can you say this? And mean it?If not, I want to issue you a challenge: Why do you think you are not?Today we will look at a wonderful Hebrew word – Dayenu. It means “It would have been enough.”When we realize all the Lord has already done for us we will begin to live a life of gratitude– Dayenu!
Jesus tells us not to judge and then advises us to look in the mirror at ourselves before we even think about judging someone else.
But before he gives us this advice, he warns us of the consequences of judging others: “You too will be judged.”
When I asked the men, “Do you have a problem with judging?” - one replied, “No, actually I am pretty good at it.” That about sums it up, doesn’t it? Jesus warns us: “For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged ….” Who among us is comfortable being judged in the same way we judge others?
When I read Jesus’ parable about the four soils in Matthew 13, I see four very distinct descriptions of the men and women we have encountered over the past twenty years of 721 Ministries. And it is often not pretty.
God designed our human experience to be in partnership with him. Do you … can you possibly… think of yourself as a partner with God Almighty?? Yes you can! Tune in to see why and how!
Do you ever think of yourself as in partnership with God and with Jesus? You may be surprised to learn that this is exactly the way God set up our role in this world: Not to be employees, but actual partners. What would it look like if you learned to live this way?
Do you love Jesus? Are you loyal to Jesus? And if so, how does this influence your day-to-day living? When I am tempted to do what I should not do or not do what I should, I ask myself, “What would my gratitude, and my love and my loyalty to Jesus mean in this situation?” The answer is always and immediately obvious.
“I think I will be okay when I stand before St Peter.” Have you ever uttered the above, perhaps with a nervous chuckle? Can we do better than “I think … I hope?” Can we have confidence in a wonderful reception from the Lord our Day before him? The answer is absolutely “Yes.” But how, and if so, why?
As we seek to understand Our Part & God’s Part, can we “Be Still” and “Get Moving” at the same time? Yes! But how and what would that look like. To find out tune in!
Yes, we are saved by faith alone, but not a faith that is alone. (Augustine) What is our part and what is God’s part in any given situation? Do we act on our own, or can we always be led by the Holy Spirit? Can we actually tap into the Holy Spirit’s power in our work and play? Tune in to find out.
What is the balance between God’s part in our lives, and our part? Do we sit in a closet and pray and expect God to work out all the details in our day-to-day lives, or are we responsible for those details? What is the balance, and how to know Tune in to find out!
Nehemiah tells us that against a known threat, they prayed for God to help them. But did they just pray and expect God to take care of all the details? No, they prayed, and they posted a guard. They asked God to do his part, but they also were proactive in doing their part.
Jesus tells us we will be pruned. But why would our loving Heavenly Father prune us? Why would he allow difficult things to come into our lives? Is it because he loves us … perfectly?
Do you live in a “Got to” world or a “Get to” world? Are you compelled by the love Jesus as shown you are controlled by your Self? Imagine how it would transform your spiritual life, as well as your day-to-day life, if you changed your perspective to “I get to” instead of “I got to.”
Jesus tells us we will be pruned. But why would our loving Heavenly Father prune us? Why would he allow difficult things to come into our lives? Is it because he loves us … perfectly?
Jesus tells us that if we love him we will obey his commands. The Apostle Paul says he is compelled by the love of Christ. Are you? Do you seek to obey God’s commands because you love him, or perhaps because you do not want to get in trouble with him?
On his last night with his disciples, Jesus tells them – and us? – they will do what he has been doing and do even great things. Really? What did that look like then, and what would that look like for us today?
Tune in to find out!
Jesus has one last night with his disciples. What is on his mind at this incredibly important time? What does he want to communicate to his beloved friends this one last time? Tune in to find out
On Friday, Jesus tells the thief on the cross, “Today you will be with me in paradise.” But on Sunday morning, he tells Mary Magdelene, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet returned to the Father?” It seems clear that he did not spend the weekend in heaven with God the Father. So where was he? Tune in to find out!
Did you know that we know a lot about the seating arrangements around the table at the Last Supper – and the teaching lessons Jesus was employed by the arrangement of who sat where? Tune in to find out!
Can you be still? Can you be still while moving through a busy schedule of responsibilities? Can you be still in a storm? This week we watch as Jesus “is still” as he moves from Jericho - with a full schedule - to Jerusalem for Palm Sunday and the impending storm of his crucifixion.
I wanted to live like the monks, so I locked my cell phone in my car and was not tempted to look at it once. I did not miss TV, Instagram, or my sports feed, but during those days at the Abbey in silence and solitude, the lack of any stimulus left me both bored and distracted. I was distracted because there were no distractions!!
I spent the past week at Mepkin Abbey. It is truly a paradise. I was overwhelmed by the natural beauty. Huge ancient, moss-covered oak trees everywhere.
I did not sign up for this Monday afternoon to Friday morning retreat because I needed to retreat from the world – and certainly not to retreat from my life. No, I signed up for this more as a test: to experience an extended time of silence and solitude. And … to see if I could do it. Here is what I learned.
Jesus tells us not to worry, and we ignore him. We just don’t believe he is in touch with our reality. We see all the problems in life as Goliaths, and so we quiver with fear. Jesus would tell us to see him, and his ever-presence, and therefore there is no reason to fear. Can we trust him? Tune in to find out!
Jesus told us not to worry, but instead to trust that our Heavenly Father would take care of us. Most of us will not take Jesus at his word in this, and instead we seek first our needs and wants. But what if we took Jesus at his word and refused to worry? Is that even possible? Tune in to find out!
In Matthew 6 Jesus gives us three binary choices:
- Treasures on earth or in Heaven
- Generous eyes or stingy/suspicious eyes
- God or mammon as our Master
But we argue, “No, it is not that simple. I can manage a balance between the two!”Can you? And how are all three of these related? Tune in to find out!
Jesus unequivocally states, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Is he right? Of course he is. So how to identify our hidden treasures? In the same statement, he also says, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth … 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven ….” Are your treasures earthbound or heavenbound? Tune in to find out!
What do you want to see when you “see you” in five years? This is the question we are asking as we start 2024. Today we let Galatians 5:22’s “Fruit of the Spirit” guide us as to how and in what areas we want to grow … starting not five years from now, but today, tomorrow morning, this week. Tune in to learn more
I was renovating houses when I turned forty-five. I asked myself, “Do I want to be doing this when I am sixty-five?” The answer was a definitive, “Not no, but absolutely no!” But let me drill down a little more on that question, with an eternal perspective in mind: “Do I want to see myself in five years as the same “spiritual Sam” I am now?”
Did you know there is another Christmas story in the Gospels – apart from the familiar ones found in Matthew and Luke? It begins with, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” But what does “the Word” mean, and how does this relate to the Christmas story? Tune in to find out!
So you think you know the Christmas stories? Was the inn full? No, there was no inn at all. Did the shepherds find baby Jesus in a barn? No, in a house. Who were the Magi and when did they arrive on the scene? Tune in for these and even more “Context and Culture” details that will shed a new light on the overly-familiar Christmas stories.
As we complete our look at the Lord’s Prayer, one could see this wonderful prayer as a tad meek … perhaps sweet, as in the prayer of a child. But are we allowed to complain to God – to voice our dissatisfaction with God Almighty? Can we fuss at El Shaddai? Tune in to find out!
The first step in forgiveness is to release. The second step is to restore and reconcile. Why would we do this? Because Jesus did this for us. And … we are called to be ambassadors for Jesus. But what does that mean … what does that look like?
Tune in to find out!
The word Jesus uses for “Forgiveness” primarily means “To release.” But in Paul’s letters the Holy Spirit uses a different word for Forgiveness, and it means “To Restore and Reconcile.” What is the difference, and when are we to go beyond releasing, to restoring and reconciling relationships? Tune in to find out.
If I am to forgive, and even love my enemies, as Jesus said, how am I to do this? It seems impossible to always forgive even my friends, much less my enemies. And what does “Love your neighbor as yourself” look like? The first step in forgiving is to release. Tune in to find out how!
Is there anyone in your life whom you have not, or do not want to forgive? If so, have you thought deeply about why? All the reasons we have for not forgiving can be captured by the servant in Jesus’ parable who chokes his fellow servant and cries out, “Pay back what you own me!” Tune in to hear more.
Jesus was very specific about our forgiving others, just as our Father has forgiven us. But why is it so hard to do? What thoughts run through your head when you ponder forgiving someone who has harmed you, or a loved one? For the next three weeks let’s dive into this idea of forgiveness: God’s forgiveness of us – Our forgiveness of others – Our forgiveness of ourselves!
As we return to the Lord’s the Disciple’s Prayer, we look at perhaps the most ignored part of the prayer: “Give us today our daily bread.” The stumbling block to this statement is … “Give us.” Why is this ignored and why is this so hard for us to adapt into our lives? Tune in to find out!
We may be tempted to think our spiritual life is separated from, and above our minds and our bodies.But if your body is out of whack, your spiritual life with Jesus will suffer. That is a fact.Today we look at Sleep – Exercise – Eating – Longevity Pathways so we can not just live longer, but live better, longer. Tune in to find out how!
We might think that our spiritual life is of utmost importance, and that it is not connected – or affected by – our Bodies and Minds. But that would be a mistake. We cannot and we will not experience the A+ Life to the Full Jesus wants for us when any of these three are out of balance, or out of whack. Tune in to see why it makes such a huge difference!
What percentage does Jesus take up in your day-to-day living? How often do you think of him, talk with him, seek his presence, or seek his friendship during the day? My guess is not nearly enough. Today we will look at what is, in reality, a binary choice: Either: “I’m all in, Jesus!” or “You are just not that important to me, Jesus.” Tune in to find out what this looks like for you.
The Apostle Paul describes the footwear for the Armor of God as: … and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. (Ephesians 6:11). If our readiness – for anything and everything - comes from the gospel of peace, what in the world does our footwear have to do with this? Stay tuned to find out!
The slow boil is boilng over and it's time to stand up and see what is happening in our country... This is a challenge to you to listen to this fully and then look for yourself and discover the facts.
The gospel according to the Eagles: Well, I know it wasn't you who held me down. Heaven knows it wasn't you who set me free. So oftentimes it happens that we live our lives in chains, And we never even know we have the key. Already Gone Eagles
Is your heart protected from bad choices? Do you see everything you read in the Bible as “Good News?” Do you feel like you are always “Above the line” with your Father? And … what is the “Ultimate Armor of God? Tune in to find out!
It’s around 60 A.D. and Paul is guarded by a Roman Centurion in Rome. As he writes his letter to the Ephesian family of followers, Paul cannot help but notice the details of the Centurion’s protective armor. How does a Centurion’s armor apply to our battle against the evil one? Stay tuned!
Jesus called Satan the Evil One. Satan is scheming against you, yet you have the power to overpower him. Just do not make the same mistake Eve did. What was her crucial error? Tune in to find out!
Did you know that Jesus doesn’t say, ““but deliver us from evil” in the Lord’s Prayer No, he actually says, “but deliver us from the evil … one.” Now how did this happen and who might have benefited most from this? Stay tuned to find out!
When Jesus states in the Disciples’ Prayer, “And lead us not into temptation,” he is really saying, “Let there be nothing in me that would cause you to lead me into a test to sift it out of me.” Because he loves you just the way you are, but way too much to leave you just as you are. A Lightweight Life Will Never Produce Heavyweight Results Stay tuned for more!
Can we avoid tests and trials in this life? No. Do our bad habits often lead to trials of our own making? Yes. So if we listen to Jesus and rid ourselves of these bad habits, we can avoid many unnecessary trials and tests. But what to do when we are in those inevitable trials? Stay tuned to find out!
When Jesus states in the Disciples’ Prayer, “And lead us not into temptation,” what is he saying? Does God tempt us? Or … the Greek word for temptation is the same word for trials. Was Jesus’ original words about trials or temptations – or both? And if so, what is his message to us? Stay tuned to find out!
Most Christians accept that Jesus rose from the dead, but if so, have you thought about the radical implications for your life? Today we dispel any doubt that Jesus did in fact rise from the dead, and was seen by many eyewitnesses. And we will explore the first sermons in Acts to see what the apostles preached and emphatically declared.
I have found that it helps me track with Jesus if I follow what he is doing each day of his last week. On Monday he clears the temple and on Tuesday he verbally attacks and publicly shames the Jewish leaders. Is he backing them into a corner so that they have no alternative but to kill him? And the seating arrangement at the Last Supper is filled with surprises. Tune in to find out more about all of this!
When Jesus says, “… your father knows what you need before you ask him,” do you realize what an astounding statement this is? Do you see what a plate-tectonics shift this could be / should be in our approach to prayer? Today let’s dig into this incredible promise from Jesus and its implications for us.
When we are faced with a decision, do we seek God’s direction? Do we want to be in his will? And if so, how will we know if we are? Today we will seek to understand how, when we are faced with options that do not seem to be black and white, can we determine what God’s will is.
In the Lord’s Prayer we ask, “Your will be done.” But how would we know if what we hear is indeed God’s will – or our own? Or worse, Satan deceiving us? Can we know and discern God’s will? Does he still communicate to us individually about such matters? Yes and Yes! Stay tuned to find out!
As we look around our world and see the poverty, the wars, the disease and crime, we have to wonder, “Is this the will of God?” If it is, he is either not a good God, or he is not and all-powerful God? But is there a better explanation Yes! Tune it to find out.
This is a 3 part series (Part 1)
Relationships are the currency of life. When they are balanced and thriving, we can live the “Life to the Full” Jesus wants for us. The most important are relationship first with Jesus, then with our spouse and children. But when they are either absent, strained or lukewarm, so is our life. Rich relationships equal a rich life!
This is. a 3 part series (Part 2)
Relationships are the currency of life. When they are balanced and thriving, we can live the “Life to the Full” Jesus wants for us. The most important are relationship first with Jesus, then with our spouse and children. But when they are either absent, strained or lukewarm, so is our life. Rich relationships equal a rich life!
This is a 3 part series: (Part 3)
Relationships are the currency of life. When they are balanced and thriving, we can live the “Life to the Full” Jesus wants for us. The most important are relationship first with Jesus, then with our spouse and children. But when they are either absent, strained or lukewarm, so is our life. Rich relationships equal a rich life!
When we pray for God’s will to be done, do we have any idea that for which we are asking? Do you actually want to give up your free will, or do you still prefer your will, your way? Perhaps you’d like some balance of your will and his will. But what if you could see that his will is always “good, pleasing and perfect?” (Romans 12:1-2). Tune in to find out
Today we take look at the symbiotic relationship between “Our Father in the heavens” and “Your kingdom come.” Our Father is in the heavens, which means he is all around us – we live in a God-saturated world. So why do we need to pray, “Your kingdom come,” if he is already all around us? Tune in to find out!
When Jesus says, “Your Kingdom come,” he is saying a mouthful! Can the Father’s Kingdom come when I am on my throne – the king (or queen) of my castle?
Perhaps this is why Jesus said, “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money … or Self.” Matthew 6:24
Tune in to find out!
Today we begin a journey into a better understanding of the prayer Jesus gave to his disciples, and by extension, to us. We call this, The Lord’s Prayer. It is more accurate to say, The Disciple’s Prayer. Jesus gave this to them and to us to use as a model to follow.
Would it be helpful to take a measure of where you are in your spiritual journey You may think you are doing well as a Christian, but perhaps you are fooling yourself. Today we complete our Spiritual Inventory. The full inventory is below, should you be brave enough to take it. Or perhaps I should say, “If you are serious about going deeper into the Kingdom.” Tune in!
Jesus says Don’t do things to be seen by other people. Do you feel you are doing prayer right? Are you spending time in prayer? In this episode we begin a deep dive in to understanding prayer.
In this episode we dig into the beatitude: Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God. This should get our attention…for they shall be called the children of God. Jesus is telling us how living in the “kingdom of God” looks like. So, what does it mean to be a peacemaker? What does this mean about our daily walk with Christ?